Find dyspraxia support in Perth, WA
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For dyspraxia
- 3 verified providers with dyspraxia experience in Perth
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What people with Dyspraxia in Perth usually need help with
Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects motor planning and coordination, making everyday physical tasks more difficult. NDIS participants with dyspraxia often benefit from occupational therapy and physiotherapy to develop motor skills, build self-care independence, and participate in school and community activities. Early identification and tailored support can greatly improve outcomes for children and adults with DCD.
For developmental conditions, the strongest local pages are the ones that help families compare actual fit: who understands sensory needs, who can support school or childcare transitions, and who can work on the same goals across therapy and day-to-day support rather than offering isolated sessions.
What people usually compare locally
- • Whether therapists have experience with developmental and neurodivergent conditions locally
- • Availability of early intervention or specialist programs in the area
- • Staff continuity and how well workers adapt to communication differences
- • Wait times for key therapies like speech, OT, and behaviour support
Services and providers to compare first in Perth
For developmental conditions, compare the services that remove the biggest daily bottlenecks first: communication, regulation, behaviour, routines, and participation. The strongest providers usually coordinate across therapy and support work instead of leaving families to stitch everything together. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.
Best Dyspraxia Support providers near me
Showing 10 of 10 providers·How we rank
Complete Nursing Care
Perth, WA and 12 othersAlso servesCanning Vale, WA · Cannington, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · Golden Bay, WA · Hilton, WA · Joondalup, WA · Midland, WA · Queens Park, WA · Thornlie, WA · Victoria Park, WA · Wellard, WA · Yokine, WA · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport
Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities in the vibrant Perth community, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance independence and improve quality of life.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Carespace Australia Support Services Pty
Perth, WA and 5 othersAlso servesCanning Vale, WA · Hammond Park, WA · Midland, WA · Wattleup, WA · Yokine, WA · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Community nursing
Carespace Australia Support Services Pty is a leading registered NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services throughout Perth, Western Australia. With a deep commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of supports designed to enhance independence and quality of life for residents in Perth.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Good Conscience Pty Ltd
Perth, WA and 2 othersAlso servesLakelands, WA · Mandurah, WA · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport
Understanding the unique needs of the Perth community, the provider offers a comprehensive range of supports designed to foster independence and enhance quality of life for NDIS participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
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CarePro
Perth, WA and 76 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Airport West, VIC · Armadale, WA · Bairnsdale, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Bulla, VIC · Bunbury, WA · +64 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · SIL
CarePro delivers essential NDIS services to the vibrant community of Perth, Western Australia. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities in Perth, the provider is dedicated to offering personalised and high-quality disability support.
Innovative Care
Perth, WA and 51 othersAlso servesAlbany, WA · Armadale, WA · Baldivis, WA · Bassendean, WA · Bayswater, WA · Belmont, WA · Beverley, WA · Boddington, WA · Brookdale, WA · Brookton, WA · Broome, WA · Bunbury, WA · +39 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Nursing
Innovative care is a leading registered NDIS provider committed to delivering high-quality disability support services throughout Perth, WA. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities in this vibrant city, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower participants and enhance their quality of life.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Social Worker
Physioplus Health Services
Perth, WA and 4 othersAlso servesEllenbrook, WA · Harrisdale, WA · Mandurah, WA · Yokine, WA · Regional provider
Specialises in Personal care · Gardening · Domestic assistance
Physioplus Health Services Pty Ltd is a leading registered NDIS provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support services across Perth, Western Australia. Recognised for their commitment to participant well-being, they offer a comprehensive suite of supports designed to empower individuals in Perth to live fulfilling and independent lives.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Skyheart Support Services
Perth, WA and 2 othersAlso servesDarch, WA · Mandurah, WA · Regional provider
Specialises in Domestic assistance · Allied health · Personal care
SKYHEART SUPPORT SERVICES is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to offering comprehensive disability support services throughout Perth, Western Australia. As a registered NDIS provider, the team at SKYHEART SUPPORT SERVICES understands the unique needs of participants and is committed to fostering independence, promoting well-being, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals in Perth.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Aboriginal Health Worker, Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker
Angel Health Support Pty Ltd
Perth, WA and 1 otherAlso servesJoondalup, WA · Regional provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance
Angel Health Support Pty Ltd is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support services across Perth, Western Australia. Recognizing the diverse needs of the Perth community, the provider focuses on empowering participants to live fulfilling and independent lives. With a deep understanding of local requirements, Angel Health Support Pty Ltd offers a comprehensive suite of NDIS services tailored to the residents of Perth.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Enhance Hope Services
Perth, WA and 11 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Broome, WA · Bunbury, WA · Griffith, NSW · Joondalup, WA · Junee, NSW · Leeton, NSW · Maylands, WA · Springdale, NSW · Temora, NSW · Wagga Wagga, NSW · National provider
Specialises in Domestic assistance · Nursing · Personal care
Enhance Hope Services is a leading NDIS provider offering a comprehensive suite of disability support services across Perth, WA. Dedicated to fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with diverse needs, the provider brings a person-centred approach to every interaction, ensuring participants in Perth receive the highest standard of care.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Amity Care & Support Services
Perth, WA and 10 othersAlso servesBayswater, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · Gosnells, WA · High Wycombe, WA · Joondalup, WA · Midland, WA · Stirling, WA · Tuart Hill, WA · Wanneroo, WA · Yokine, WA · Regional provider
Specialises in Personal care · Gardening · Occupational therapy
Amity Care And Support Services Pty Ltd. is a leading NDIS provider delivering comprehensive disability support services to the vibrant community of Perth, Western Australia. With a commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities, the provider offers a wide array of NDIS-registered services designed to enhance independence, foster community participation, and improve overall quality of life for participants in Perth and its surrounding areas.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
How we rank providers
Rankings in Perth are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.
- How this list is built. Providers shown here offer therapy, allied health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, support work, and social and community support, the support types most relevant to dyspraxia. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with dyspraxia, providers who have actively claimed and supported dyspraxia referrals rank above those who only list it as a capability.
- Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
- Condition-specific track record. Providers who have accepted and worked with dyspraxia referrals on Carevo rank above those who only list the condition as a capability. We weight providers using their demonstrated experience with this cohort, not self-declared specialisations.
- Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
- Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
- Local presence. Providers confirmed in Perth rank above those covering only the broader region.
What does "Trusted" mean? The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.
10
providers in Perth
26,738
providers nationally
The Dyspraxia provider network on Carevo
11 providers on Carevo have supported people with dyspraxia through real matched requests.10 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.
Supports they provide
- • Support workers
- • Social and community support
- • Therapy
- • Allied health
Where providers are
Providers experienced with dyspraxia are listed in more than 60 suburbs across Western Australia, New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, and other states.
Often supported alongside
Providers who support dyspraxia most often also have experience with Psychosocial Disability, Amputation, Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Vision Impairment.
About Perth, WA
Population
11,425
Median household income
$49,348 p.a.
Local government area
Perth (City)
Providers listed
10
Perth sits within the Perth (City) local government area in WA. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How providers are verified
Every provider listed is cross-checked against the official Australian registers before appearing here. This is separate from the Trusted badge, which reflects platform outcomes.
NDIS register cross-check
Every NDIS-registered provider listed is verified against the NDIS Commission register. Registration numbers and approved support groups are pulled from the official register, not self-declared.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval status
Aged care approved status reflects the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care approved provider list, including service types and category groups.
Source: Department of Health and Aged CareABN verification
Every listing includes an Australian Business Number. Providers without a valid, active ABN do not appear in our directory.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionCare Services Available in Perth
Provider counts by service type in Perth
* Services commonly accessed for this condition
What happens after you request support in Perth
1. Map current barriers
Identify whether the main gaps are in communication, daily routines, behaviour, social participation, or independence at home.
2. Compare therapy and support options
Look at providers who offer the right therapy mix and support workers who understand how to work with developmental conditions in practice.
3. Check rapport and consistency
Ask about staff continuity, how therapists adapt to the person's communication style, and whether you can trial before committing.
For NDIS participants with developmental conditions, it also helps to confirm whether the provider can coordinate across therapies (e.g. OT and speech working together on the same goals) and whether support workers are trained in the specific condition.
Perth at a glance
Nearest hospital
Royal Perth Hospital
Public transport
Transperth trains (all lines)
Pharmacies
Chemist Warehouse Murray Street • Priceline Pharmacy Hay Street
Community support
City of Perth seniors programs • COTA WA
Isolated capital with strong community identity. Diverse multicultural population. Mining industry influence.
Flat CBD with good accessibility. Free CAT buses are accessible. Kings Park has accessible areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can occupational therapy through the NDIS help children with dyspraxia in Perth?
Does dyspraxia qualify for NDIS funding in Perth?
What occupational therapy can help children with dyspraxia in Perth?
What early intervention is available for children with DCD in Perth?
How can support workers help adults with dyspraxia in Perth?
Understanding Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder, or DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting motor planning, coordination, and execution of movement. It affects approximately 5-6% of school-age children in Australia, making it one of the more common developmental conditions, though it remains under-recognised. Dyspraxia affects both gross motor skills (running, jumping, balance) and fine motor skills (handwriting, buttons, using cutlery). It is not caused by muscle weakness or intellectual disability, but by the brain's difficulty planning and coordinating movements. Dyspraxia often co-occurs with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and anxiety. Many children are not diagnosed until school, when the demands for motor coordination increase. Adults with dyspraxia may continue to experience difficulties with driving, cooking, organisation, and tasks requiring manual dexterity. The NDIS funds support for people whose dyspraxia causes permanent and significant functional impairment.
How dyspraxia affects daily life
Dyspraxia affects daily life through clumsiness, poor coordination, difficulty learning new motor skills, and problems with planning and organisation. Children struggle with handwriting, using scissors, tying shoelaces, catching balls, and participating in sport. Daily routines like getting dressed, eating neatly, and packing a school bag take longer and require more effort. Adults may find driving, cooking, and manual tasks at work challenging. The executive function component means that organisation, time management, and planning are also affected. The hidden nature of dyspraxia means people are often told they are clumsy, lazy, or not trying hard enough, which damages self-esteem over time.
What to look for in a provider
Good dyspraxia providers use task-specific training and cognitive approaches rather than generic motor exercises. Ask whether their OTs use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP), how they work with schools to support the child, and whether they can address the organisational and planning aspects alongside motor skills. Red flags include providers who focus only on gym-based exercises without connecting to real-life tasks, who do not coordinate with teachers, or who dismiss dyspraxia as something the child will grow out of.
How to access funding
Dyspraxia is on the NDIS List D, requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment. A paediatrician, neurologist, or developmental assessment team provides the diagnosis, typically using the DSM-5 criteria for developmental coordination disorder. Functional assessments from OTs and psychologists document the daily living impact. Many children access the NDIS through the Early Childhood approach. Plans are reviewed annually. For children with mild dyspraxia, Medicare-funded therapy through a GP mental health plan may be a more accessible first step.
Need help with NDIS for Dyspraxia? A support coordinator can help you find the right providers and get the most from your plan. Find support coordinators in Perth
Funding and costs for dyspraxia support in Perth
Lower
$5,000
per year
Typical
$15,000
per year
Higher
$35,000
per year
Plan size depends on the severity of motor and executive function difficulties, co-occurring conditions, and whether the child or adult needs support worker hours in addition to therapy. Most dyspraxia plans are therapy-focused.
OT sessions cost $193-$234/hr under the NDIS. Physiotherapy sessions are billed at similar rates. Many families use a combination of NDIS-funded therapy and school-based support.
Figures are indicative and based on the current NDIS Price Guide and published Home Care Package rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, provider, and location.
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